Contents
- Weather in May
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature in May
- Average pressure in May
- Average wind speed in May
- Average humidity in May
- Average rainfall in May
- Average rainfall days in May
- Average snowfall in May
- Average snowfall days in May
- Average sea temperature in May
- Average daylight in May
- Average sunshine in May
- Average sunshine days in May
- Average UV index in May
- Average cloud cover in May
- Average visibility in May
Weather in May
Temperature
May witnesses a minor rise in the average high-temperature, transitioning from a comfortable 67.5°F (19.7°C) in April to a moderately hot 75.2°F (24°C). The nights of May cool down to an average low of 67.5°F (19.7°C), subtly lower than daytime highs.Humidity
In Beaufort, the average relative humidity in May is 77%.Rainfall
In May, the rain falls for 13.4 days. Throughout May, 1.93" (49mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 157.6 rainfall days, and 22.4" (569mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
In Beaufort, snow does not fall in March through December.Ocean temperature
In Beaufort, the average seawater temperature in May is 72.1°F (22.3°C).Note: Taking into account a person's sensitivity to the cold, given sunshine, wind, and air temperature, swimming in 72.1°F (22.3°C) might be pleasant. (FYI: The water temperature set for the Olympic swimming event is between 77°F (25°C) and 82.4°F (28°C).)
Daylight
In Beaufort, the average length of the day in May is 13h and 59min.On the first day of May, sunrise is at 6:15 am and sunset at 7:51 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:54 am and sunset at 8:14 pm EDT.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in May in Beaufort is 10.2h.UV index
In Beaufort, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 6. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.Note: The daily maximum UV index of 6 in May interprets into the following advice:
Guard oneself from overexposure. Defence against sun injury is vital. To the best of your ability, limit your exposure to the sun between the hours of 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is at its peak. Equip yourself with UVA and UVB-filtering sunglasses on clear, sunny days. Attention! UV radiation is markedly stronger with water and sand reflections.
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Frequently asked questions
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Average temperature in May
Beaufort, NC
- Average high temperature in May: 75.2°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (84.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (53.8°F).
- Average low temperature in May: 67.5°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (77.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (43.3°F).
Average pressure in May
Beaufort, NC
- Average pressure in May: 30.04"Hg
The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are January and December (30.12"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.97"Hg).
Average wind speed in May
Beaufort, NC
- Average wind speed in May: 11.1mph
The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are February and March (12.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (9.6mph).
Average humidity in May
Beaufort, NC
- Average humidity in May: 77%
The months with the highest relative humidity are July and August (78%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are March and October (74%).
Average rainfall in May
Beaufort, NC
- Average rainfall in May: 1.93"
The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are August and September (2.87").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.91").
Average rainfall days in May
Beaufort, NC
- Average rainfall days in May: 13.4 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (20.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (8.3 days).
Average snowfall in May
Beaufort, NC
- Average snowfall in May: 0"
The months with the highest snowfall are January and February (0.04").
The months with the least snowfall are March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (0").
Average snowfall days in May
Beaufort, NC
- Average snowfall days in May: 0 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (0.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (0 days).
Average sea temperature in May
Beaufort, NC
- Average sea temperature in May: 72.1°F
The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is August (83.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average sea temperature) is February (61.3°F).
Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Beaufort, NC
- Average daylight in May: 14h and 0min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 24min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 54min).
- Average sunshine in May: 10h and 1min
The months with the most sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 10h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 30min).
Average sunshine days in May
Beaufort, NC
- Average sunshine days in May: 13.9 days
The months with the most sunshine days are January and October (19.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (7.2 days).
Average UV index in May
Beaufort, NC
- Average UV index in May: 6
The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December (UV index 3).
Average cloud cover in May
Beaufort, NC
- Average cloud cover in May: 31
The months with the most cloud cover are February and December (Cloud cover 40).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 26).
Average visibility in May
Beaufort, NC
- Average visibility in May: 6mi
The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
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